Pirates of Coffee
Colombia El Clasico

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3.75(2)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: Colombia
Bean Source Region: Tolima
Varietal: Caturra, Castillo, Cenicafé, Colombia
Process: Washed
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Traits: chocolate citrus caramel hazelnut

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3.75(2)

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    Victoria S-C

    406 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    3.50 - Average

    Maybe it was unfair to have this next to the Kenyan. A bit bitter for me.
    1 month ago · See more from Victoria
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    Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    I think this coffee is indeed what people thought of as great specialty coffee 10 years ago. Chocolate, citrus, and hazelnutty. The hazelnut is distinct and could be interpreted as a bitter note though personally I thought this was a solid cup. Smooth overall with a clean finish.

    Cupping Method:197F, 18:1 v60 pourover

    Traits: chocolate citrus hazelnut
    1 month ago · See more from Theodore (Ted)

More Details

Roast Level: Medium
Medium roast coffee balances the beans' natural flavors and the roasting process, providing a well-rounded taste profile. When selecting a medium roast, look for a balance of acidity and sweetness, with caramel, nuts, and chocolate notes and a medium body.
Bean Source Country: Colombia
Colombian coffees are known for their balanced taste, featuring bright acidity, medium body, and a range of flavors, including fruity notes, caramel sweetness, and nutty undertones. Colombia's worldwide reputation for producing great coffee at scale is well-deserved. Increasingly some of the best microlot specialty roasts are coming from Colombia thanks to their expertise in cultivation and process.
Bean Source Region: Tolima
The coffee-growing region of Tolima in Colombia is known for producing high-quality coffee. Tolima's coffee producers cultivate their crops on the slopes of the Andes mountain range, allowing the cherries to benefit from high altitudes, rich volcanic soils, and cooler temperatures, which can lead to slower ripening and more complex flavors. Tolima's location in the central north and central south zones of Colombia provides optimal climatic conditions for coffee cultivation, with two distinct dry seasons and two wet seasons annually. This combination of ideal climate, altitude, and soil, along with the expertise of local coffee growers, results in the production of exceptional coffee beans with pronounced aromas, balanced acidity, and distinctive cup profiles.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema—the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.

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